Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Health Care Assistant to join the nursing team on the Children's Unit.
TheChildren's Unit consists of 19 inpatient beds including 1 High Dependency bed, 3 Enhanced Care beds.
We also have 6 Assessment unit beds, 6 medical/surgical day case beds and 2 Oncology beds.
Main duties of the job
To undertake assigned tasks involving direct and indirect care to the child, young person and their family in support of and supervised by a registered nurse.
To supervise and care for children and young people admitted to the children's ward under the joint care of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services team
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- QCF Level 3 or equivalent qualifications/experience
- NVQ level 3 in Health & Social care related subjects or equivalent qualifications/experience
- Good knowledge of anatomy & physiology
Desirable
- All Wales HCSW induction framework
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a HCSW without direct supervision in a clinical setting and being managed by a qualified practitioner.
- Good understanding of risk assessment and management
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of Being able to provide wound care using aseptic technique ANTT
- Phlebotomy
- Basic observations
- The ability to communicate clearly and accurately.
- The ability to be adaptable to new and changing circumstances.
- The ability to work alone under supervision and to understand when to seek clinical advice and support from the qualified Nurses
Desirable
- Vital signs, recording (BP pulse, temp, respirations, blood sugar)
- Venepuncture, Routine ECG Recording, Urine testing
- Any other specific clinical skills at this level of practice pertaining to role as per service need.
- Knowledge and understanding of clinic activities
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work independently within professional boundaries.
- Good decision making skills.
- Standard keyboard skills
Desirable
- IT skills / knowledge.
- Ability to affect change in a positive manner.
- Works well as a team member.
Values
Essential
- Ability to approach any problem in a calm and professional manner.
Other
Essential
- Commitment to continuous improvements of patient care.
- To be flexible within the needs of the service, for example working unsociable hours
- Ability to use own initiative
- Ability to work without direct supervision
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- QCF Level 3 or equivalent qualifications/experience
- NVQ level 3 in Health & Social care related subjects or equivalent qualifications/experience
- Good knowledge of anatomy & physiology
Desirable
- All Wales HCSW induction framework
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a HCSW without direct supervision in a clinical setting and being managed by a qualified practitioner.
- Good understanding of risk assessment and management
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of Being able to provide wound care using aseptic technique ANTT
- Phlebotomy
- Basic observations
- The ability to communicate clearly and accurately.
- The ability to be adaptable to new and changing circumstances.
- The ability to work alone under supervision and to understand when to seek clinical advice and support from the qualified Nurses
Desirable
- Vital signs, recording (BP pulse, temp, respirations, blood sugar)
- Venepuncture, Routine ECG Recording, Urine testing
- Any other specific clinical skills at this level of practice pertaining to role as per service need.
- Knowledge and understanding of clinic activities
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work independently within professional boundaries.
- Good decision making skills.
- Standard keyboard skills
Desirable
- IT skills / knowledge.
- Ability to affect change in a positive manner.
- Works well as a team member.
Values
Essential
- Ability to approach any problem in a calm and professional manner.
Other
Essential
- Commitment to continuous improvements of patient care.
- To be flexible within the needs of the service, for example working unsociable hours
- Ability to use own initiative
- Ability to work without direct supervision
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
